NPI Supply Chain Program Manager
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Project Management and Cross‑Functional Coordination (including KPIs and Hoshin)
- Lead NPI supply chain program planning and execution of deliverables for a given product, technology development and / or key component. This includes project planning, schedule / status updates, ensuring required deliverables are completed on time, proactively identifying risks and mitigation plans, and managing issues to resolution.
- Lead cross‑functional teams / activities to ensure the component sourcing is aligned to the sourcing plan for the product and ultimately the internal global commodity strategy. Where new suppliers are identified; lead activities to onboard them, which includes alignment with the global commodity strategy team.
- Coordination and ongoing alignment of supply vs demand with suppliers, contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites.
- Lead dashboard and metric updates.
- Project planning and coordination of internal non‑product initiatives.
Sourcing Strategy and Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Develop the sourcing strategy for a given product, technology development and / or key component.Lead multi‑ and non‑geopolitical sourcing strategies, to mitigate supply risk.Identify and lead supply chain risk mitigation activities, such as contract establishment, safety stock plans…etc.Ensure sourcing strategies meet or exceed expectations (quality, delivery, cost) and are aligned with the Business Unit (PLMs, Eng. PMs), Commodity Managers, Quality and Engineering.Coordinate supplier onboarding.Contribute to Speed Design Reviews (SDRs) as they relate to the sourcing strategy.Material Cost Establishment and Management, DfM and DfC
Develop and maintain material cost roadmaps for given product, technology development and / or key component.Component and BOM analysis to identify cost avoidance and reduction opportunities through the development process. This can include but is not limited to supplier negotiation, setting proper allocations and MOQs, recommending component selection or design changes.Contribute to Speed Design Reviews (SDRs) as they relate to the material cost.Facilitate early engagement between suppliers and the Lumentum Engineering to drive manufacturability, repeatability, cost, and lead time improvements.NPI Program Regional Support
Work closely with NPI Supply Chain colleagues primarily in the Americas to understand NPI supply chain needs and / or gaps and support as necessary.Support localization activities as they relate to NPI programs.Item Setup, Procurement and Logistics
Coordinate the execution or part setups in the system (warehouse assignments, item pricing).Monitoring purchase orders, communicate with Buyers / suppliers and escalate as necessary.Manage NPI material flow and transactions between sites / warehouse locations and CMs.Material Planning and Change Management
Align material drive to NPI build and production ramp plans.Development and manage risk buys and material ramp plans internally and with CMs.Manage the material impact and disposition resulting from revision, AML and BOM updates.Support split or qual matrix build plans as necessary.Material Execution, Build Planning & Scheduling with CMs
Monitor and take appropriate action to help resolve material / build execution plans that are less than optimal to support NPI or ramp plans.Understand where capacity constraints to build and ramp plans exist, raise awareness and support solutions to remove constraints.Lead ramp plan activities with CM.Production Transfer and E&O Disposition
Ensure material drive supports the product ramp, enabling smooth transition to the production demand management team.Identify and support the disposition of any NPI material / E&O with the Contract Manufacturers and the Lumentum Site(s).Key Relationships
Global NPI Supply Chain PMs, Planners and BuyersMfg Site PMs and Material Planners and BuyersProduct Line Managers, Engineering, Engineering Program Managers and Commodity ManagersSupplier Quality Engineers (SQEs)Suppliers and Contract ManufacturersQualifications / Education / Skills
Technical diploma or degree in Electronics, Optics and / or Mechanical EngineeringContract Manufacture (CM) experience5 years relevant work experiencePost‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management or equivalentIntermediate MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint userGood written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical and good problem‑solving abilitiesDetail orientated, organizedSelf‑motivated, goal orientedTeam playerPreferences
Direct work experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) / product developmentExperience with electronics, sheet metal, machined / casted, injection molded and optical component commoditiesERP / MRP system experiencePLM system experienceOther Requirements
Domestic and international travel may be requiredFlexibility related to the hours of work, due to geographical locations of work colleagues, suppliers and manufacturing sitesWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications
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